Asia & Pacific Editor
Enrico E.
Asia specialist. Has lived in Tokyo, Bangkok, and Bali; covers East and Southeast Asia itineraries, food, and transit.
About Enrico
Enrico writes about Asia. He spent two years in Tokyo on a working-holiday visa, then six months teaching English in Chiang Rai before realizing he'd rather plan trips than grade them. He's now based loosely between Bali and Bangkok, depending on rainy season and where the cheaper flights are.
His specialty is the operational side of Asian travel — the kind of details that decide whether your day works: which BTS station to use for the airport, when to buy a JR Pass, why the Grab driver is faster than the metered taxi, what the dress code at a temple actually means. He travels with a laptop and a small camera, not a tour group, and his favorite city is whichever one he's eaten in most recently.
Areas of expertise
Posts by Enrico
Tokyo vs Seoul 2026: Which City Should You Visit First?
Tokyo or Seoul in 2026? We compare costs, food, nightlife, culture, and transport so you can choose the right Asian megacity for your travel style and budget.
First Trip to Vietnam 2026: Complete 10-Day Itinerary & Guide | MonkeyTravel
Planning your first trip to Vietnam? Here's the honest guide — visa rules, real daily costs ($30-150), a 10-day itinerary, and the mistakes first-timers make. Updated March 2026.
Seoul 5-Day Itinerary 2026: Day-by-Day Guide | MonkeyTravel
Plan 5 perfect days in Seoul with this day-by-day itinerary. Palaces, K-beauty clinics, DMZ day trip, Korean BBQ, Hongdae, and jjimjilbang — with real 2026 prices and subway tips.
Bali 7-Day Itinerary 2026: Day-by-Day Guide | MonkeyTravel
Plan 7 perfect days in Bali with this practical itinerary. Real prices, real restaurants, and smart routing for Ubud, Seminyak, Uluwatu, and Nusa Penida.
Bali vs Thailand 2026: Honest Comparison | MonkeyTravel
Bali or Thailand? Compare beaches, daily costs, food, culture, nightlife, and visa rules for 2026. Find out which Southeast Asian destination fits your travel style.
Bangkok 5-Day Itinerary 2026: Day-by-Day Guide | MonkeyTravel
Plan 5 perfect days in Bangkok with this day-by-day itinerary. Temples, street food, floating markets, Chinatown, and Ayutthaya — with real 2026 prices and BTS/MRT tips.
Cheapest Countries in Asia 2026: 15 Picks Under $30/Day
Real daily budgets from 15 Asian countries — Vietnam $12/day, Japan $40, India $18. Tested in 2026 with actual receipts. Plus 3 tourist traps to skip.
Great Migration Africa 2026: When & Where to See It | MonkeyTravel
Complete month-by-month guide to the Great Migration in Tanzania and Kenya. Best camps, Mara River crossings, calving season, budgets, and practical tips for 2026.
Monsoon Season Asia 2026: Month-by-Month Guide — Where to Go & Avoid | MonkeyTravel
Don't cancel your Asia trip. Complete 2026 monsoon calendar for Southeast Asia, India, and East Asia — which months to visit, which to skip, and where to go instead.
Tokyo 4-Day Itinerary 2026: Day-by-Day Guide | MonkeyTravel
Plan 4 perfect days in Tokyo with this day-by-day itinerary. Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa, Akihabara, Harajuku, and a Kamakura day trip — with real prices and train tips.
What You Need to Know Before Your First Trip to Japan in 2026 | MonkeyTravel
First time in Japan? Here's what actually matters: rail passes, cash vs. card, etiquette rules, and the mistakes every tourist makes. Updated for 2026.